Politics & Policy
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Trump announces flurry of nominations, including Housing secretary, OMB, and CDC
The announcements come after Trump nominated Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, and Scott Bessen for Treasury Secretary earlier Friday.
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California still counting ballots, raising concerns about election process
"California’s delay in counting votes is a feature rather than a bug for the Left’s election industrial complex," Jason Snead said.
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Council recommends tax incentives for nuclear energy
The Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council report also recommends lawmakers include nuclear energy on the list of industries eligible for the Certified Green Energy Production Facilities tax break to grow the supply chain.
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Trump taps Steve Witkoff for special envoy to the Middle East
Witkoff, a notable Trump donor and supporter, was golfing with Trump during the second assassination attempt against him at Mar-a-Lago.
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GOP projected to hold House majority, giving Republicans control of government
House Speaker Mike Johnson says House Republicans will quickly get to work passing Trump’s second term agenda
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GOP pushes for nuclear energy, natural gas to combat the left's "Green New Deal"
Many Republicans have spoken out against ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) policies and the "Green New Deal" arguing it destroys energy independence and encourages profligate government spending.
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Wisconsin school district received $1M+ for 'Social Emotional Learning' initiatives
Through public records requests, PDE identified grants that the organization gave to the Watertown Unified School District, revealing the receipt of more than $1 million from April 1, 2023, through the president.
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Trump taps former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel
Trump referred to Huckabee as a great public servant who is loved by the Israeli people.
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Exxon Mobil CEO says Trump should keep U.S. engaged in global initiatives to combat climate change
President Joe Biden rejoined the Paris climate accord in 2021. Trump is likely to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement in his second term.
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Fetterman backs Rubio for Secretary of State: 'Strong choice'
Rubio and Fetterman have been been among the most vocal supporters of Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas raid that prompted the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Louisiana GOP Gov. Landry says he won't be Trump's attorney general: report
"I told them that I would be more than willing to help them find the best attorney general for president of the United States, and I will stay right here in Louisiana," Landry said at a "Politics with a Punch" panel discussion on Monday.
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Marco Rubio emerges as finalist for Trump's Secretary of State
Rubio is a hawk on China and Iran, two adversaries Trump is expected to target in a second term.
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Ex-Trump adviser urges President-elect to intervene in Senate leader race, endorse Rick Scott
The race pits establishment Sens. John Thune and John Cornyn against Scott, who has increasingly become a MAGA favorite.